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Creamy Vodka Gnocchi

Serves 2Prep 10 minCook 15 - 20 minCost Approx $6.00 per serveBy Michelle Hanlon

A rich, creamy gnocchi dish with crispy bacon, mushrooms, asparagus and a vodka cream sauce.

Use whatever vegetables you have available - spinach, peas or broccoli also work well.

Creamy Vodka Gnocchi — Pantrix

Ingredients

  • 1 packet gnocchi
  • 4 rashers bacon, chopped
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • 300ml cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Salt & cracked black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, optional

Method

  1. 1Cook gnocchi according to packet directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2Heat oil in a frying pan and cook bacon until crispy.
  3. 3Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until softened and lightly browned.
  4. 4Add asparagus and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in vodka and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  6. 6Add cream and parmesan. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. 7Add cooked gnocchi and toss through the sauce.
  8. 8Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
  9. 9Serve with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.